It has been a year — a very long year — since the craziness of the pandemic erupted. The quick decisions and ever-changing pace of the pandemic has tugged at everyone’s mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

When reflecting on “essential workers,” we must acknowledge and understand the state of overdrive these people have been asked to sustain. During the three Wake Up with Wellness sessions, we will hear from leaders within education, health care and grocery — the core of essential workers. These leaders will share their personal journey in how they have led through an era of rapid-fire change. 

• Ensuring workers are safe, secure, and supported as they do their job in a new way. 
• Changing delivery to provide the best services and outcomes for the consumer. 
• Managing the tsunami of stress and burnout as staff are asked to push-on. 
• Taking care of their personal health and wellbeing to ensure the “leader within” stays strong.  

As a “consumer” of education/health care/grocery, it is imperative we know what we can do to lift up and support these critical workers. If they burnout, we will be without. Learn ways you can help support these critical workers!